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DoW Alzheimer's Transforming Care Award

Funds clinical research or trials that improve dementia care itself, not drug treatments alone, for people with Alzheimer's and their care partners.

OpenArmy Medical Research and Development CommandUnited States

A new drug is not the only thing that could make life better for someone with Alzheimer's or a related dementia, or for the person caring for them. This award funds research into the care itself β€” how it's delivered, not only what pill comes with it.

Clinical research and clinical trials are both allowed, but a trial that only tests or evaluates a drug doesn't meet what this mechanism is for β€” th…

Clinical research or clinical trials evaluating dementia-care interventions, innovations or solutions for people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias and their care partners, excluding trials that solely test pharmacological interventions and excluding animal-model studies, with preliminary data required and community collaboration required for research prospectively enrolling human subjects.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.24 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$5.4M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HT942526AZRPTRCASource: www.grants.gov